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68 Rohini.  "That I cannot tell you."

Krishna Kanta reflected for some moments, then said, "Do you think that I, who have looked after this property so long, cannot see through the small cunning of a woman like you?" This forged will is Hara Lâl's doing. I suppose he has paid you to put it in the drawer in place of the true one. Then, being caught, you have torn up the false one. Isn't that the case?"

Rohini.  "No, that wasn't so."

Krishna.  "Then what was it?"

Rohini.  "I will say nothing. I have entered your room like a thief. Do with me as you will."

Krishna.  "I have not the slightest doubt you came to do something wrong, or else why should you come in this way, like a thief? I shall punish you suitably. I will not send you to the police, but will have you turned out of the village to-morrow with your head shaven and butter-milk poured over it. For to-night you shall be locked up."

Rohini was made secure for the night.